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English-Russian dictionary of telecommunications. 2015.
English-Russian dictionary of telecommunications. 2015.
step — noun 1》 an act or movement of putting one leg in front of the other in walking or running. ↘the distance covered by such a movement. ↘a short and easily walked distance. 2》 one of the sequences of movement of the feet which make up a… … English new terms dictionary
step — n. & v. n. 1 a the complete movement of one leg in walking or running (took a step forward). b the distance covered by this. 2 a unit of movement in dancing. 3 a measure taken, esp. one of several in a course of action (took steps to prevent it;… … Useful english dictionary
step something up — 1 the army stepped up its offensive: INCREASE, intensify, strengthen, augment, escalate; informal up, crank up. 2 I stepped up my pace: SPEED UP, increase, accelerate … Useful english dictionary
step something up — increase the amount, speed, or intensity of something. ↘increase voltage using a transformer. → step … English new terms dictionary
Step-down — a. (Elec.) Transforming or converting a current of high potential or voltage into one of low voltage; as, a step down transformer. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Step-up — a. (Elec.) Transforming or converting a low voltage current into one of high voltage; as, a step up transformer. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
step-down — [step′doun΄] adj. that steps down, or decreases; specif., a) designating a transformer in which the output voltage is less than the input voltage b) designating a gear that reduces the speed n. a decrease, as in amount, intensity, etc … English World dictionary
step-up — [step′up΄] adj. that steps up, or increases; specif., a) designating a transformer in which the output voltage is greater than the input voltage b) designating a gear that increases the speed n. an increase, as in amount, intensity, etc … English World dictionary
step-down — /step down /, adj. Elect. serving to reduce or decrease voltage: a step down transformer. [1890 95; adj. use of v. phrase step down] * * * … Universalium
step-up — /step up /, adj. 1. effecting an increase. 2. Elect. serving to increase voltage: a step up transformer. 3. (of a lease) allowing for gradual rent increases to the highest amount permissible. n. 4. an increase or rise in the rate or quantity of… … Universalium
step-down — step′ down adj. 1) elm serving to decrease voltage: a step down transformer[/ex] 2) a decrease or reduction in rate or quantity • Etymology: 1890–95 … From formal English to slang